Handling Tire Blowouts

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY STUDENT NAME 1

Objectives Learn how to handle blowouts Learn how to prevent blowouts STUDENT NAME 2

Today’s Situation Blowouts cause accidents High speed driving Tire safety ignornce STUDENT NAME 3

Do’s and Don’ts of Blowouts Don’t over react Do slow down gradually ◦ Don’t slam on brakes ◦ Don’t rapidly take foot off accelerator ◦ Do ease off gas gradually STUDENT NAME 4

More Do’s and Don’ts Do steer with small, smooth movements ◦ Do keep a firm grip on steering wheel ◦ Do keep vehilce in middle of lane ◦ Do pull over to side of road ◦ Don’t pull over until vehicle has slowed down Don’t apply brakes until on shoulder 5 STUDENT NAME

Tire Safety = Prevention Pressure Alignment Rotation Tread 6 STUDENT NAME

Pressure Check monthly for under-inflation Fill to manufatcurer’s recommendation Fill when tires cool STUDENT NAME 7

Alignment Misalgnment causes uneven and rapid tread wear Pulling or vibration Correct by tire dealer STUDENT NAME 8

Rotation Pattern ◦ Follow manufacturer's guidelines Fix alinment and balance first Every 6,000 miles STUDENT NAME 9

Tread Worn treads cause skidding and hydroplaning Minmum tread 1/16 inch Wear bars visible Penny test STUDENT NAME 10